Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets : aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Essential functions —essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Review of customer contracts, Statements of Work, Purchase Order Quality Clauses, drawings and specifications
• Review and approval of quality requirements for Manufacturing Planning and Supplier Purchase Orders
• Participate in QMS process management
• Drive improvement
• Analyze data to develop metrics and trends
• Assist with establishing Root Cause of failures and defects
• Assist with completion of customer issued Corrective Action as well as issuance and follow up of Internal CAR’s.
• Use of technical drawings, specifications, manufacturing work instructions, inspection procedures, and configuration control of documents
• Experience with Configuration Control Board (CCB), review of ECNs, drawings, source control specifications, test plans & reports
• Good working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with managing and performing audits, processes and practices associated with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Investigation of non-conformances and continuous improvement techniques; e.g., RCCA, 8D, 5-Why, PFMEA
• Effectively lead and manage the day-to-day performance and tasking of people by being a role model to others, monitoring progress on objectives and behaviors and coaching others for success
• Making decisions independently related to quality issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Requirements :

Required / Preferred :

Years of Experience :

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Salary and Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $71,360 - $160,560 / yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA.  Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)